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19th Century Basking Ridge Home Sits On 17 Acres, Overlooks Pond

This house overlooks the pond for the historic Van Dorn mill. It's wrapped in water views, majestic specimen trees and abundant gardens.

BERNARDS TWP, NJ — This house overlooks the pond for the historic Van Dorn mill. It's wrapped in water views, majestic specimen trees and abundant gardens.

  • Address: 263 Childs Rd, Bernards Twp, New Jersey
  • Price: $2,195,000
  • Square Feet: 5695
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Features: Overlooking the mill pond for the historic Van Dorn mill, a beautifully restored 1875 Colonial on 17+ acres is wrapped with water views, majestic specimen trees, abundant perennial gardens and pool. - Idyllically set on a rise above its private pond, the extensively updated home with 5, 600+ square feet of space has high ceilings, 5 working fireplaces, lovely LR and FR and richly plastered walls. A screened porch links to a large dining room and kitchen with fireplace and informal eating area. The 2nd floor includes 4 BR with baths ensuite and a den/office. On the 3rd floor, 2 BR flank a versatile office or hobby room and hallway bath. The lower level has a wine cellar and walkout office to the patio. The heated 4-car garage has a custom workshop and heated dog house w/ fenced run. Town water, NEW 6 BR septic.

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